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Explanation of a picture painted by the late Arthur William Devis for Alexander Davison Esqr. representing Stephen Langton Archbishop of Canterbury shewing to the Barons of England in the Abbey Church of Saint Edmund at Bury the charter of liberties that had been granted by King Henry the 1st and on which the Great Charter of King John was subsequently founded

Title
Explanation of a picture painted by the late Arthur William Devis for Alexander Davison Esqr. representing Stephen Langton Archbishop of Canterbury shewing to the Barons of England in the Abbey Church of Saint Edmund at Bury the charter of liberties that had been granted by King Henry the 1st and on which the Great Charter of King John was subsequently founded.
Production
Great Britain, 1822?
Physical Description
1 v. ([2], XVIII leaves) : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Notes
"In the painting under cosideration the late Mr. Devis has represented the persons of those barons who were present at Bury by the portraits of their descendants who are now living; the following notes are intended to explain in what way the affinity exists; and to trace the authorities on which such armorial bearings have been given. The numerals commence with the Baron de Ros who stands nearest to the altar, and proceed towards the right of the picture."--Leaf [2].
Pen and brown ink.
Gilt tooled red morocco-style binding; text block edges gilded; pale blue watered silk end-papers.
In English.
Summary
Preface signed "Thomas Willement Heraldic Artist to the King 1822" at end.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
October 11, 2007
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